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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.12, 999.20 and 197.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.12, 999.20 and 197.61 is: 296.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.12 : 999.20 = 197.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.12/999.20 = 197.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.12x = 999.20 × 197.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.12x = 197,448.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,448.66/666.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.41

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